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I bought a heliconia in bloom. Since then any new growth is being devoured by something? I cannot see any trails so what can it be?


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  • Question asked on 1 Aug, 2010

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vine weevil? caterpillars of some sort? you don't say whether you have it outside temporarily or in the house.

4 Aug, 2010

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